The Retro Directory

The Retro Arcade Hub - Gaming Machine Store | Blackpool

Blackpool

Blackpool-based seller and builder of bespoke retro arcade machines and emulation systems. Offers bartop and full-size cabinets, Raspberry Pi‑powered handhelds and picture-frame units, plug‑and‑play game drives and refurbished retro gaming PCs loaded with 1980s–1990s systems. Provides custom software/hardware builds, vinyl artwork, warranties and ongoing aftercare. Online ordering available.

The Retro Realm | Arcade Machines Family Fun | Walsall WS2 8LN, UK

Walsall, West Midlands

Family-friendly retro gaming centre in Walsall featuring a large freeplay collection of coin-op arcade machines and classic home consoles (games from late 1970s–2000s). On-site diner and licensed bar, party packages, membership plans and private venue hire.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

Turntables, Amplifiers, Speakers in East Sussex | STEREO RETRO

Hastings, East Sussex

Stereo Retro (Hastings) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi shop selling and buying turntables, amplifiers, speakers and vinyl. They offer turntable repairs, full restorations of classic receivers and speakers, consultations and demo appointments, trade‑ins and local delivery across East Sussex. The business also operates a showroom with on‑site opening hours and an online shop.

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration - Recent Repairs

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration (site by Paul Stenning) documents specialist repair and restoration work on pre‑war, wartime and post‑war valve radios plus vintage transistor sets and related audio equipment. The site lists numerous recent restorations across many British and European makes, demonstrating expertise in period radio servicing and restoration.

vintage games arcade

Wolverhampton

Dive Wolves is a late-night vintage games arcade on the 3rd Floor of Exchange Vaults, Wolverhampton. The venue offers over 1,000 classic arcade games, pinball and racing cabinets, foosball, drinks and music, and is available for events and venue hire.

Vintage Stereo Repairs South Wales - Barnfields Abergavenny

Abergavenny

Abergavenny-based specialist in vintage hi‑fi offering sales, online ordering and delivery alongside servicing and restoration of turntables, amplifiers, reel-to-reel machines and classic systems (Bang & Olufsen, Garrard, Quad, B&W and more). Part-exchange accepted.